Aviation Management

Aviation Management

At any given time there are thousands of airplanes crisscrossing the globe. Operations on the ground -- airports, airline companies, air traffic controllers, and more -- help ensure passenger safety, efficient logistics and healthy business practices. For these roles, the industry requires knowledgeable individuals with excellent critical thinking skills. With an aviation management degree, you will gain the knowledge and skills to be an important part of the complex airline industry.

Special features

Explore additional options with coursework that can lead to the Certified Member Examination of the American Association of Airport Executives

Two degrees in five years: Earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in aviation management in only five years with a special plan of study.

My aviation technology degree provided an excellent springboard for my career in the aviation industry. The program not only provided a deep analytical understanding of how aircraft are designed and built, but also combined this with critically im portant hands-on experience.

Placement Data

Potential Job Titles

Air traffic controller

Airline dispatcher

Airport operations director

Revenue management analyst

Supply chain analyst

Graduate success data is collected by the Center for Career Opportunities and includes statistics from May 2013 graduates (May 2012 for SCMT and ASI/MFET). Information for concentrations includes all graduates from the overarching major, except Technology Leadership and Innovation statistics, which are based on individual concentrations.

Aviation is not a stationary, localized discipline; it is far-reaching and global. Part of the educational experience for aviation students includes a globalization requirement, which can be met one of three ways:

participate in a study abroad program for an entire semester

take an approved course overseas

participate in a faculty-led study trips for credit.

These globalization experiences are designed to provide students with an international experience and perspective as they prepare for careers in a global industry.

The globalization requirement may also be met by proving foreign language competence or by submitting proof of at least 15 days of international travel or residence since his or her 12th birthday.